Xenix Illuminated Keyboard Review

By Ian Bell June 13, 2004

Quote from the review at Virtual Hideout:

“These days, it’s not enough to have a flashy case if your various peripherals don’t hold up their end of the bargain. Just about every component available has a version available to the modder or enthusiast, and the keyboard is no exception. This review will focus on the Xenix Illuminating Keyboard. A keyboard plays a pretty important role as far as peripherals go. In fact, if it weren’t for the keyboard, our machines would just be glorified consoles. Most users would consider the keyboard their primary interface, so it not only has to look good, it must function well. If you do a lot of gaming or typing, little things will enhance or detract from your experience when it comes to the keyboard.”

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